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AUTHOR TO INFLUENCER ACCELERATOR

A Membership Community for DIY Book Promotion!

The number of book titles has grown tremendously in recent years, but there hasn't been a low-cost way for authors to learn how promote themselves.

UNTIL NOW...

Take advantage of our lowest price of the year, our 20th Anniversary pricing below!

Get Your Book the Attention It Deserves!

The Author to Influencer Accelerator is an online membership community to empower authors to succeed at book promotion.

OUR PROVEN 5-STEP PROCESS TAKES THE PAIN OUT OF PROMOTING YOUR BOOK.

If you've ever....

  • Felt overwhelmed with the options and unsure where to start...
  • Been afraid to put yourself and your book out there for the world to see...
  • Wished you had a budget-friendly way to get the world to know about your book...

The Author to Influencer Accelerator is for YOU!

It's a membership community of authors, led by a book PR expert, who want to take a hands-on approach to marketing books.

And it's your step-by-step guide to making your book launch a success. 

Step #1

PREPARATION 
Laying The Foundation
Why are you writing a book?  What do you hope to accomplish?  Is there a need for your book?  Doing the hard work up front can save a lot of heartache down the road.

SAMPLE CONTENT (10 Workshops):
Virtual Book Tour Workshop
Media Training Workshops 1-7

Step #2

PLATFORM
Build Your Digital Home
Around 7 out of 10 Americans connect to one another using social media.  You're missing out on connecting with your tribe without a platform and a solid content strategy.

SAMPLE CONTENT (10 Workshops):
Branding with Jeniffer Thompson
Build a Speaking Career with Jodee Blanco

Step #3

PRODUCT
Optimize Your Book
Do you have a "publisher quality" book cover?  Do you have a professional editor?  What about distribution?  Having a high quality product is essential to compete.

SAMPLE CONTENT (8 Workshops):
Choose Your Publishing Path with Tanya Hall
Defining your Audience with Jay Papasan

Step #4

PLAN
Strategize Your Launch
When do you plan to publish your book?  Do you know the best time to publish to maximize exposure?  Do you know how to build your tribe and activate them?

SAMPLE CONTENT (20 Workshops):
Selling Through Online Stores with Amy Collins
Competitor Pricing with Brooke Warner

Step #5

PROMOTION
Spread the Word
Do you have a strategy designed to reach the media?  Do you know what angles you will use for press materials?  Do you have any news of the day angles?  How will you pitch the media?

SAMPLE CONTENT (10 Workshops):
Developing a Media Outreach Story Workshop
How to Write an Expert's Page Workshop

Success!

You've worked all the steps along the success path and have reached the finish line. Congratulations!  Now you're thinking about your next book so you can start the process all over again!
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What You Get as a Member

New Content

  • Quarterly live Zoom meetings

  • Specific media info and contact strategy

  • Expert Interviews

Access to the Private Facebook Group

  • A supportive community among other authors 

  • A place to ask questions and discuss solutions with other members 

  • Updated content to stay up with current market trends

Access to the Growing Content Library

  • Easy to adapt concepts
  • Cheatsheets for quickstart success
  • Videos that expand on key topics 
  • Member Spotlights
  • Success Stories 
  • Guided Workshops

What People Are Saying

“The course was a great balance of interesting information I didn't yet know, despite having written 10 books, 9 of them trad pub [look at me with the lingo], and a reiteration of things I know I should be doing for branding and positioning but always need to be told again!”

Sage Rountree, Carrboro, NC

"Thank you so much for creating the Author to Influencer DIY membership. The videos were SO educational and the program was really a north star for me. It was eye-opening and I learned so much. Other authors, especially those leaning towards self-publishing or hybrid publishing, could really benefit from these videos. The price is unbeatable, too. Thanks for making this invaluable information available, organized, understandable, and affordable."

Brook Benten, Austin, TX

"Publishing a new book is hard. PR by the Book helped me through it, starting from a writers' conference in San Francisco in 2024. There, I met Marika Flatt who introduced me to their Author to Influencer Program. It offered online courses and expert advice, which was exactly what I needed. Its standout feature, the option to engage PR by the Book's expertise on an hourly campaign basis, instantly piqued my interest. I immediately signed up.

PR by the Book helped get my project, Black Visual Queen, noticed. We landed podcast interviews, which was a dream come true.

PR by the Book excels in tailoring its services to meet your specific needs. My main goal was landing a publishing deal, and with their help, I achieved it.

Their advice and support were invaluable in my journey to becoming a published author. If you're looking for guidance in publishing, I highly recommend PR by the Book. They're more than just an agency; they're partners in your success. Big thanks to them for everything!"

Karen Williams, Los Angeles, CA

Free Author to Influencer Accelerator Sample Workshop

We're giving away a workshop for FREE! Enter your email to get a workshop on utilizing topical dates throughout the year to pitch yourself to the media. We are also giving you a 3-month template calendar with author-oriented dates to pitch and a comprehensive list for specific dates. You can use this free resource to pitch yourself today! 

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Meet Your Guide

Marika Flatt, 2021 Outstanding Austin Communicator has been a leader in book publicity since 1997.  She and her husband founded PR by the Book in 2002.  Marika is a "connector" by nature and brings a wealth of information and expertise to the table from her friends and connections in publishing.

Marika has been a regular speaker in the book industry since the late '90s for organizations such as: Digital Book World, IBPA's Publishing University, Book Expo America, and Writers League of Texas, among others.  
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What's Your Investment?

Monthly Membership

  • Access to the private Facebook group for ongoing engagement

  • New learning content added weekly

  • Access to the growing content library

  • Quarterly Live Zoom meetings with PR Experts


Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year!

Only $47/month!

Join Now for $47 / Month

Annual Membership - Best Value!

  • Access to the private Facebook group for ongoing engagement

  • New learning content added weekly

  • Access to the growing content library

  • Quarterly Live Zoom meetings with PR Experts

  • AND you get 12 months for the price of 10 months--it's like getting 2 months for free!

Only $39 per month on average with one-time annual investment of only $468!  

Save with Annual - Best Value!

Risk-free Guarantee!

If you aren't satisfied with the content and value after 30 days, just let us know. We will give you a full refund. 100% guaranteed!

You have nothing to lose. 

How Do I Join?

Click on the button below to sign up and start on your path from Author to Influencer!
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FAQs

Will this make me a bestseller?

While we can't guarantee bestseller status, we can guarantee that if you do the work, you'll get your book in front of the right people—your ideal reader—and open up opportunities to share your message with the world. 

Why would I use the Author to Influencer Accelerator instead of hiring you?

If you want to hire us to run your launch, great! But if you want to take a more DIY approach to your book launch (at an affordable price), then this is for you. 

How long does the process take?

That's up to you. Inside, you'll unlock the success path that gives you everything you need to launch your book. You can go as fast or as slow as you like!  New educational content will be added every week, all year long. You'll also be a part of a growing, passionate Facebook author community, a place to share ideas, use as a focus group and learn from others. 

What will I get for my monthly investment?

There will be a library of content that you can access that follows the success path of book promotion, membership to a group of authors eager to learn more about book promotion and new content that is published weekly.  Also included is a Quarterly Power Hour with PR Experts to get all of your burning questions answered.

Can I cancel my membership?

With any option, you can cancel at any time within the first 30 days and request a full refund. When you join at the annual rate, you secure the lowest monthly rate for the year, therefore there is no cancellation within that year. With the monthly payment, your credit card is simply charged monthly. You can cancel at any time. But we aim to serve you well, so you'll want to stick around long-term! 

If you have any additional questions...

Send us an email to digital@prbythebook.com or press the chat button in the bottom right-hand corner.